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Robert Samuel Gillespie

Robert Samuel Gillespie's Latest Articles

The Dawn of Electric Mobility

Throughout its history, the City of Grand Rapids has stood at the forefront of transportation design and innovation. So what's next for Michigan's second largest metro area?

Horsin’ Around Town

Tired of wood plank roads and muddy walks around town, Grand Rapids embraced horse-drawn street cars near the end of the 19th century. The move set the stage for a monumental transformation from primitive frontier town to modern American city.

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